Success
Anik F2
Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialAriane 5 G+
GTOorbit
The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.
Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 12:44 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,666
ASA Mission
#158
Pad Launch
#19
Location Launch
#172
Designator
2004-027
Launch Window
NET
Jul 18, 2004, 12:44 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Ariane 5 G+ Specs
The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.
Length
55 m
Diameter
5.4 m
Launch Mass
750 t
Thrust
12,000 kN
GTO Capacity
7,100 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2004
Fastest Turnaround
4mo 17d
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Mar 2, 2004
Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Founded
1980
Administrator
CEO: David Cavaillolès
Total Launches
326
Successful
311
Failed
15
Pending
29
Consecutive Success
14
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Jul 17, 2004, 9:44 PM
Total Launches
333
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903